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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources